4+ hour, 10+ min ago   (190+ words) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Afghanistan’s Kam Air have signed an interline agreement to make travel from Afghanistan to the Middle East easier. The deal allows passengers to book their complete journey on one reservation and transfer through Islamabad without…...

18+ hour, 31+ min ago   (973+ words) Pakistan faces a widening trade deficit due to declining exports and surging imports. Structural reforms in tariff policy and energy costs, inspired by Cambodia's success, are crucial to boost competitiveness and avoid further crises. Pakistan’s external trade is flashing another…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (272+ words) Taliban administration launches new mineral survey in Paktika خبرگزاری اطلس The Taliban administration has announced the launch of a new geological survey and mapping process in the southern, western and southeastern zones of Afghanistan, a move that comes amid criticism…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (585+ words) When China launched the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing envisioned a transformational corridor connecting western China to the Arabian Sea. Gwadar Port was projected as a future regional trade hub, Balochistan…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (204+ words) Economic September 9, 2026 Pakistani politicians have responded to the remarks of the Iranian Chargé d’Affaires in Kabul regarding the growing trade with Afghanistan, calling for the reopening of borders. Khattak emphasized that different countries always have alternative options to enhance their…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (228+ words) خبرگزاری اطلس The Taliban administration said Afghanistan's National Standard and Quality Authority has held talks with the Standards Authority of India on exchanging experience and expanding technical cooperation in the field of International Electrotechnical Commission standards A statement from Afghanistan's…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (621+ words) China appears increasingly cautious about doing business in Pakistan. In a major setback for Islamabad, Chinese company PowerChina has reportedly withdrawn from the proposed acquisition of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), one of Pakistan’s major power distribution companies. The development…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (114+ words) China’s reported withdrawal from key power projects in Pakistan is raising fresh questions over the future of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).With Pakistan facing persistent economic pressures, any slowdown in Chinese investment could have major implications for the country’s…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (203+ words) Is China beginning to rethink its big bets on Pakistan?Beijing is reportedly reassessing investments amid concerns over poor returns and the safety of Chinese nationals. At the same time, difficulties surrounding the privatisation of key utilities are adding to…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1656+ words) Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov says strengthening security along Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan is a priority for Moscow’s defence and security policy. The energy agreements signed between the Taliban’s Ministry of Mines & Petroleum and Saudi company Delta are among the…...